July 2009

Ratigan (Jamar Kelly) has signed a Worldwide Administration deal with The Royalty Network. He’s recorded and produced songs for a long impressive list of reggae heavyweights including Mad Cobra, Gyptian, Spice, L.U.S.T, Terry Linen, Anthony B, Bascom X and many more. 2008 saw him producing the lions share of Mad Cobra's new studio effort. It was also in 2008 that he decided to return to the Mic which lead to the self produced "Horny She Horny" and the Hard hitting "Let Them Grow" which tackles the rise in crimes against children in Jamaica . After years of building a name within the industry, the streets are now buzzing about the hottest new artist out of Portmore. With his ability to deliver great songs, whether he is doing roots rock Reggae or Dance Hall its only going to get better for this Artist/Producer in 2009. Ratigan’s works are administered through his Royal Icon Entertainment (BMI) company..

Jimmy Haslip has signed a Worldwide Administration deal with The Royalty Network. Jimmy Haslip grew up in a rich musical environment. As a youth, he listened to Latin and salsa music around the house, including such Latin music icons as Tito Puente, Mongo Santamaria, Machito, Ray Barretto, Celia Cruz and Eddie Palmieri, to name a few. He learned to play authentically on the claves, maracas, cowbell, bongos and the guido, which gave him that keen sense of time and rhythm that surfaces in his bass playing today. Jimmy began studying music in elementary school, playing the trumpet and other assorted brass instruments (including the bugle, baritone horn and tuba) from age seven to fourteen. Jimmy picked up a bass at the age of fifteen and taught himself how to play it. He’s a founding member of the fusion group, The Yellowjackets. In addition to the Yellowjackets, he has worked with, and is working with, many notable artists, including Bruce Hornsby, Rita Coolidge, Gino Vannelli, Tommy Bolin, Allan Holdsworth, Marilyn Scott, Chaka Khan, Al Jarreau, Donald Fagen and Anita Baker. Haslip has released two critically acclaimed solo albums, Arc and Red Heat. Haslip remains active with the Yellowjackets, is part of a combo with Allan Holdsworth, Alan Pasqua, and Chad Wackerman. Other collaborations include Jing Chi (with Robben Ford and Vinnie Colaiuta) and Modereko. We’ll Administer his works through his La Viera Music (BMI) / Stogey Music (BMI).

We’re happy to announce the signing of the Flippa Mafia (Andrew Kenrick Davis), www.myspace.com/flippamafia . The Reggae DJ has toured extensively. He’s been featured on several festival, including this year’s Sumfest. Flippa’s currently hard at working, completing his full length album in conjunction with Assassin’s Boardhouse Records. We’re looking forward to working on exploiting his material to the masses. Flippa is an Ascap member.

We’ve signed an Agreement with Jim Wilcox (of Authority Zero). Jim has been the drummer for international punk band Authority Zero for the last 12 years. He’s now stepping out on his own, with his solo persona, Blue Collar Prophet. Jim’s a BMI writer, who’s currently completing the Blue Collar Prophet album. Look for much more soon.

Jamie McDonald (of the band SOUTH) has renewed his Agreement with The Royalty Network. South’s works have been featured in the shows ‘Hidden Palms’, ‘Kyle XY’, and numerous others. Jamie’s now working on solo material for his upcoming album. We’re pleased to continue our relationship, and look forward to working closely with Jamie in the expansion of his catalog.

Production due, THE YUTES (Nigel Whitfield and Damian Hall), have signed a Worldwide Administration deal with The Royalty Network, Inc. The Yutes have produced for a “who’s who” of Reggae Icons, including TOK,Tami Chynn, Voicemail, RDX, Wayne Marshall, Elephant Man, and more. The guys are hard at work, adding to their already extensive catalog.